SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Sole source Service Contract for Spectra-Physics Laser System
- Notice Date
- 3/4/2022 11:11:04 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST GAITHERSBURG MD 20899 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20899
- Solicitation Number
- NB644030-22-00819
- Response Due
- 3/20/2022 10:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Erik Frycklund, Phone: 3019756176
- E-Mail Address
-
erik.frycklund@nist.gov
(erik.frycklund@nist.gov)
- Description
- FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT ACTION CODE: SPECIAL NOTICE SUBJECT: Sole source Service Contract for Spectra-Physics Laser System SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB644030-22-00819 RESPONSE DATE: 03/20/22 DESCRIPTION: The Biomaterials Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) conducts research in all aspects of measurement science, technology development, and standards for measurements where interactions of materials and biological systems are involved. The primary focus of the Biomaterials Group is development of analytical methods for extracting quantitative and statistically significant information from biological and material systems in a non-invasive or minimally invasive way. These efforts are leveraged by research carried out collaboratively with universities, industry partners and other federal agencies to improve important aspects of health care diagnostics and therapeutics, and to strengthen performance of materials used in biotechnological industries. A vital measurement tool to fulfill the Biomaterials Group�s mission is the non-invasive chemical imaging system developed in the group. The state-of-the-art imaging system is driven by a high-power pulsed Laser System acquired from Spectra-Physics � a Mai Tai HP DeepSee (S/N 4508). To meet its mission, the Biomaterials Group must ensure the access to service and repairs by OEM certified technicians when needed in a timely manner not to interrupt or compromise the measurement process and to provide preventative maintenance to ensure proper functionality of the aforementioned instrument. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with Newport Corp/ Spectra-Physics located at 1565 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035 to purchase a Service Contract for the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) laser system. Sole Source justification is based on the following: Market research has shown that Newport Corp/ Spectra-Physics is the sole company who can provide this service to NIST.� Newport Corporation, the manufacturer, is the only provider of service for this instrument. Services will be provided by OEM certified service engineers. Furthermore, Newport Corporation SPLD is the sole manufacturer of the laser system thus many of the parts and instrument design unique to the manufacturer. There are no authorized third-party providers of the required parts, software updates and services.� The Manufacturer has informed NIST of this in writing.� NAICS code for this requirement will be 811219 � Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a small business size of $20.5. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties who regard themselves as capable of fulfilling these requirements are invited to submit responses to the Government for consideration. Responses received by 03/20/2022 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiry POCs Erik.Fycklund@nist.gov����������������������������������������� Primary Donald.Graham @nist.gov Secondary National Institutes of Standards and Technologies NIST Acquisition Management Division (AMD) 100 Bureau Dr. Mail Stop 1640 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899-1640
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